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| Texas Education Agency | |
| Agency Profile | |
| Superintendent: | Mike Morath |
| Year founded: | 1949 |
| Website: | Department Home Page |
The Texas Education Agency oversees public K-12 education in Texas. Click here for more information about the Texas Commissioner of Education.
The mission statement of the Texas Education Agency reads:[1]
| “ | The Texas Education Agency will improve outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.[2] | ” |
The current Texas Commissioner of Education is Mike Morath (nonpartisan). Morath assumed office in 2016.
The State Board of Education consists of 15 members elected by geographic district to four-year terms. The Governor and Texas State Senate select one member to serve as chairperson for a two-year term. The Commissioner of Education serves as the board's executive officer and works with the board in developing curriculum, public and charter school policies and continuing education programs.[3]
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